1. sacrificing or offering as a victim, especially by fire
Usage: formal; often religious context
2. destroying or killing, especially by fire
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ancient priests were immolating animals on the altar.
• The protesters were immolating themselves in acts of political defiance.
• The fire was immolating everything in its path.
• Historical accounts describe warriors immolating their enemies’ villages.
• The ritual involved immolating offerings to appease the gods.
• The dragon was immolating the countryside with its breath.